Six Can’t-Miss Equestricon Attractions for Gamblers

One of the gambling panels at Equestricon in 2017. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Equestricon has something for everyone from horse racing fans, horse lovers, and industry insiders to young entrepreneurs looking to network and, of course, gamblers and horseplayers.

If you’re an avid gambler planning to attend Equestricon 2018 from Oct. 28-30 in Louisville, Ky., or are considering purchasing tickets, you’re in luck as this year’s panels and workshops feature some extremely compelling sessions for horseplayers, such as a visual handicapping workshop and a session on betting strategies and ticket construction.

Here are six can’t-miss gambling attractions for Equestricon 2018, the international horse racing convention, fan festival, and trade show.

Digging beyond the past performances can provide a huge advantage when handicapping the races. Find out what to look for when evaluating racehorses in the paddock, warming up on the track, or during morning workouts with a star-studded panel featuring Gabby Gaudet, Acacia Courtney, Michael Adolphson, and Bruno de Julio.

How often do you put in the time to analyze a race, have the pace scenario and top finishers pegged, and still walk away without cashing a ticket? If your handicapping is strong but your betting needs a leg up, don’t miss this terrific panel on betting strategies and building winning tickets with Peter Fornatale, Mike Maloney, Ed DeRosa, Alan “Dink” Denkenson, and Papo Morales.

The 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held a t Churchill Downs on Nov. 2-3, so let those with the most knowledge and understanding of the Louisville track — Joe Kristufek, Travis Stone, Jill Byrne, Scott Shapiro, and Marty McGee — help you pick Breeders’ Cup winners.